West Lansing Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit West Lansing
Popular places to visit
Lansing Center
Learn about the events happening in Lansing Center during your trip to Lansing. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Michigan State Capitol
Admire the marvelous domed building that marks the seat of government in Michigan, then take a tour of the interior to learn how the state’s laws are made.
Jackson Field
Catch an event at Jackson Field during your trip to Lansing. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Potter Park Zoo
Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Potter Park Zoo during your trip to Lansing? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Adado Riverfront Park
Experience the relaxed atmosphere of this tranquil part of Michigan’s historic capital city and enjoy live music on the banks of the river.
R.E. Olds Transportation Museum
Travel through the history of transportation in an engaging museum that charts the history of the REO Motor Car Company and displays some of its finest vehicles.
Our pick of the best West Lansing Hotel Deals
Basement Apartment, Outdoor Hot Tub add on, infrared Sauna, Pool Table and more
Everything was great. Only issue was that you can hear everything from the tenant thats above when they are walking the floor and the TV they are watching. Thats the reason for the 4 stars. I would advise to bring ear plugs if you are trying to rest before midnight.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Graduate by Hilton East Lansing
Unique decor, kind staff, clean rooms
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott East Lansing University Area
Brand new hotel. Terrific suites
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Lansing - East
This hotel was very nice! Clean, updated and staff was friendly and helpful upon check-in. It was also in a very nice location near an outdoor mall, complete with shopping and restaurants. My only complaint was that there were kids running up and down the halls until very late into the night (past ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites East Lansing/Okemos
Staff were very nice, the amenities are good even though the hot tub was not fully functional it was hot, jets not working but check in staff made us aware of that. Overall nice place could use some updates to pool/hot tub.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hyatt House Lansing University Area
Cleanliness and friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Lansing
Westside
When in Westside, you can plan a visit to Michigan History Museum and Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Edgemont Park
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Edgemont Park and surrounding area, you can visit Lansing Mall and Michigan History Museum.
Waverly
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Waverly. You might want to make time for a stop at Lansing Mall or Horrocks Farm Market.
Downtown Lansing
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lansing, Michigan State Capitol and Adado Riverfront Park are top sights worth seeing.
Moores Park
When in Moores Park, you can plan a visit to River Trail and REO Motor Car Company / REO Clubhouse, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
REO Town
While there might not be top attractions in REO Town, you can explore the larger area and discover places like River Trail and R.E. Olds Transportation Museum.
